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COURSE PRO FORMA

Code KUEU4141
Title Medical Imaging

Pre-requisite None
Student Learning Time (SLT) 120 hours
Credit 3

1. Explain the working principles and designs of various medical diagnostic
imaging equipment.
2. Describe various imaging modalities and their applications such as pro-
jection radiography, computed tomography, mammography, fluoroscopy,
Learning Outcomes
magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine imaging, and
laser & optoelectronics.
3. Discuss the role and function of computer in medical imaging.
4. Understand and analyze image quality, radiation protection and safety.

The course introduces the basic principles and design of medical diagnostic
imaging equipment. A few medical imaging technologies are covered such
as X-rays, gamma rays, and computed tomography, fluoroscopy, mammog-
Synopsis
raphy, projection radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound,
biomagnetic diagnostics, laser and optoelectronics. The course also expos-
es the students to the quality control in diagnostics.

60 % Continuous Assessments
Assessment
40 % Final Examination

Bushberg, J. T Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E. M. & Boone, J. M. (2011). The
essential physics of medical imaging (3rd edition). Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
Haidekker, M.A. (2013) Medical Imaging Technology. Springer Science &
Business Media.
References Allisy-Roberts, P., & Williams, J. R. (2007). Farr's physics for medical imag-
ing (2nd edition). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Beutel, J., Kundel, H. L., & Van Metter, R. L. (2000). Handbook of Medical
Imaging. Vol. 1: Physics and Psychophysics. Bellingham.
Smith, N. B., & Webb, A. (2010). Introduction to medical imaging: physics,
engineering and clinical applications. Cambridge university press.

Soft skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CT1, CT2, CT3)

UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(BI)-S04